In this Washington Informer Article, Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region shares the cultural significance of cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C.
The two most common cherry blossom varieties in the District are Yoshino and Kwanzan cherry trees, which measure between 30 and 50 feet at maturity, where the American Beech, one of the most common variations in the city, measure between 60 and 80 feet at maturity. 
Despite this large difference, arborist Lou Meyer with Davey Tree shares the same sentiment as Drader, that the sakura-flower-adorned trees are still significant to arbor culture and diplomatic relations.
“I think their environmental impact is huge for symbolism in getting people to recognize that trees are not only beautiful, but they’re important, part of our green infrastructure and should be celebrated,” Meyer told The Informer. “We’ve got international relations not only in politics and business, but very literal connections environmentally with other countries… that we partner with.”
To read more about the blooming timeframe for cherry blossoms, click here.
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